Today I will be able to:
•Determine a theme and/or central idea of text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
•Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
•Read and comprehend literature
AGENDA
1. Journal-
In Dear Justyce, Nic Stone uses a specific writing technique, including a series of flashbacks, vignettes (snapshots), and letters to Justyce. From this technique Quan’s story takes form. Consider how the snapshots and letters have contributed to the story’s development.
Choose one prompt to respond.
SNAPSHOTS
There are twelve snapshots in Dear Justyce, including the final one, six months after the main action. What does the reader learn from these moments? What effect do they have on the novel? After revisiting these snapshots, write your own snapshot for Dear Justyce. You may choose any section of the story.
LETTERS
Quan writes nine letters to Justyce (along with a letter to his dad). What does he reveal in these letters? What impact do these letters have on Quan and Justyce? Trace Quan’s evolution over the course of his communication with Justyce. After revisiting these letters, write your own letter (from Justyce to Quan, Quan to Justyce, or yourself to Quan).
2. DJ Discussion Group #5
3. Comparative Novel Study Groups. Finish this assignment. Due Tomorrow.
This afternoon,
Work on Comparative Novel Project
Work on Human Rights Projects
Announcements:
- Comparative Novel Presentations due 5/14
- Human Rights Projects due 5/18 - Early Turn-in 5/17 ---DATE CHANGE
- Instructional Support Day is back to Wednesday for the remainder of the school year. (1 more)
- Make sure that your assignments are completed by the due dates